18u Northern NAFA Nationals
Online Registration: OPEN
2022 18U Gold Champions: MN Elite Rubischko
NAFA 18U National Tournament Eden Prairie-Chaska 2023
Dates: July 27-30, 2023
5-game guarantee, 72 teams
* All teams will play three pool games on Thursday and Friday. Bracket play begins on Friday afternoon. All teams are guaranteed to play into Saturday.
Bracket: Gold, Silver, Bronze
Fields:
Miller Park in Eden Prairie, Community Park in Chaska
$700 registration fee payable to NAFA. Gate fee $200 per team paid to Eden Prairie Fastpitch Association used to pay for field rental and field maintenance.
Two-man umpire crews for all pool and bracket games.
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Tournament Contacts
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Tournament Information
2023 NAFA 18U Northern Nationals
Schedule
Pool Play: July 27-July 28, 2023
Bracket Play: July 27-30, 2023
Parade of Teams: none
Pin Trading: Optional -- teams can order pins; girls can trade with other teams during the tournament.
Gift Exchange: Optional -- teams switch gift bags upon conclusion of their first pool game. Spend no more than $10-12. Think fun. Candy, Dollar Store items, etc. I will email teams a coach list if they want to participate.
Teams Registered
| Number of Teams | NAFA REG # | Team Name | Coach Name | Registration Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky Intense Valor | Greg Ealrywine | ||
| 2 | Dukes | Todd O'Brien | ✓ | |
| 3 | WI23-18-12 | ISA Royal | Jenna Woepse | ✓ |
| 4 | MN23-18-01 | Bullheads Fastpitch | Aaron Wilfahrt | ✓ |
| 5 | WI23-18-08 | Rock River Stix Ritzema | Matt Ritzema | ✓ |
| 6 | Madison Revolution | Emma Capuano | ✓ | |
| 7 | Rhino Wisconsin | Ashley Panici | ||
| 8 | WI23-18-11 | Central Wisconsin Edge | Eric Losee | ✓ |
| 9 | IL23-18-05 | Kishwaukee Valley Storm | Steve Heide | |
| 10 | IL23-18-14 | Sycamore Sycos | Eric Simmons | ✓ |
| 11 | WI23-18-13 | Rock River Stix Pease | Jim Pease | ✓ |
| 12 | MN23-18-05 | Midwest Speed Gaston | Tommie Gaston | |
| 13 | (Pending) | Goodview Sandlot | Mitch Grossell | ✓ |
| 14 | (Pending) | Northern Ice | Scot O'Flaherty | ✓ |
| 15 | WI23-18-15 | Mississippi Valley Pride | Mesa Heit | ✓ |
| 16 | WI23-18-16 | Southwest Wisconsin All Stars | Dave Gratz | |
| 17 | WI23-18-18 | Northwest Lightning | Dave Zebro | |
| 18 | (Pending) | Express Fastpitch | Rick Vernon | |
| 19 | IL23-18-10 | Grayslake Pride | Anthony Smith | |
| 20 | MN23-18-05 | Clutch Hitters Hanson | Rich Hanson | ✓ |
| 21 | MN23-18-04 | Clutch Hitters Jensen | JJ Jensen | ✓ |
| 22 | (Pending) | MN CHAOS | Chad Christians | |
| 23 | ND23-18-01 | River City Wolfpack | Kyle Christensen | ✓ |
| 24 | (Pending) | Minnesota Stix | Kim Jones | |
| 25 | MN23-18-03 | MN ICE 18U Smith | Brett Smith | |
| 26 | MN SnoCatz 18U National | Jeremy Schauer | ||
| 27 | (Pending) | Queen of Diamonds Purple | Troy Fields |
2022 NAFA Northern Nationals 18U Pools & Brackets
Gold
1st - MN Elite Rubischko, 2nd - Badger Blitz, 3rd - Kaukauna Ghosts, 4th - TC Blitz
Silver
1st - Wisconsin Bandits Gold, 2nd - MN Starters National, 3rd - Windy City Rage, 4th - MN A's Zwack
Bronze
1st - Mad City Panic, 2nd - Yankton Fury Red, 3rd - Fargo-Moorhead Blaze Blue, 4th - MN Riptide
